Clinton

DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA: will hold their monthly meeting in the Parish Hall in St. John the Guardian of Our Lady Parish on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 1 p.m. Anyone wishing to become a member may attend.

CLASS OF 1963: will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m., in the Library Conference Room at Clinton High School to make plans for the 50th reunion. If it snows, the meeting will be on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the same time and place.

FREE ENGLISH CLASS: at the Clinton Adult Learning Center, registration on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 6 p.m., 150 School St. For information, call (978) 365-4226

GALLERY OF AFRICAN ART: will offer free tours on Thursday, Jan. 17, from 4 to 7 p.m., which will include African art specialist Sulaymane Berete, who will offer further insights into the gallery's collection, and master Djembe drummer, Issa Coulibaly, who teaches at Brown University and Connecticut College and will provide traditional drum demonstrations with hands-on involvement for younger tour participants throughout the program.

COFFEELANDS CAFÉ MUSIC: 50 High St., on Saturday, from 7 to 9 p.m., Tom Moretti will play on Jan. 17; The Smile Makers on Jan. 24; and, on Jan. 31, Open Mic Night will be hosted by Sean Fullerton. A $5 donation is appreciated.

“WORDS TO PONDER”: on Thursday, Jan. 17, snow-date Jan. 24, hosted by the Clinton Historical Society at Holder Memorial, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This program will include Thoreau's lecture “An Excursion to Cape Cod” and a question-and-answer period about why Thoreau remains relevant today.

CLINTON AREA LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION: is Jan. 19, and Feb. 2, at St. John's Gym, from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration is open to all children ages 4 to 12, as of April 30, 2013, and who are residents of Clinton. Registration fees are as follows: T-Ball and Coach Pitch is $55 per player; Minor League is $65 per player; Major League is $75 per player. A maximum charge between $100 and $140 for families with two or more players depending on level of play. Requests for registration forms can also be sent to cndvll@aol.com, if you are not able to attend the registration. Information regarding tryouts for players moving up from Coach Pitch to Minor League or from Minor League to Major League will be provided at the registration. For questions, contact league president Chuck Mandeville at (508) 335-1120.

TAKE IT TO THE CURATOR: at the Museum of Russian Icons on Friday, Feb. 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., $7 per object. Icon Specialist Frank Ford will provide visitors with information about the region, date and subject matter of their objects.

'IMAGING THE INVISIBLE': an exhibit at the Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., is on view through Tuesday, Feb. 2. “Imaging the Invisible: Angels, Demons, Prayer and Wisdom” incorporates 60 icons and artifacts from the museum's collection, depicting ethereal subjects and concepts. This exhibit includes new acquisitions and previously undisplayed icons. The exhibit is free with museum admission.

THE LOCAL LEPRECHAUNS: are preparing to honor those who represent goodness, kindness and a sense of duty to help others. They will be accepting written nominations for consideration of the honor of being awarded the coveted shillelagh. All are invited to participate and are eligible for consideration. Additionally, nominations are open for the “Tommy Grealis” Award, the “Slip Tierney Award” and the “Martin McNamara V Award”. Any local seniors in high school with a sense of humor and respect for others are eligible for the Tommy Grealis Award. The “Slip Tierney Award” is given annually to those who contribute to the fundraising and success of the “Crystal Club Charity,” which is the primary sponsor. The “Martin McNamara V Award” is awarded to any public servant who goes above and beyond what is expected in service to the community. The 37th annual Leprechaun Convention will convene at the Clinton Town Hall on Saturday, March 16. The parade will step off from the Elks Lodge on School Street at noon and march to the Town Hall. Nominations are open until Feb. 15.

HONOREE NOMINATIONS: are being sought by the Tribute Road Race Committee. The committee is looking to honor a person in Clinton who has worked with the youth in a positive way and helped with their development. If you know of someone who would make a great honoree, send his or her name and address, as a well as a brief description of his or her accomplishments to the 35th Annual Tribute Race Committee, c/o The Item, 156 Church St., Clinton, MA or email them to tributerace@yahoo.com. The deadline is Feb. 22.

GARDENERS' GATHERING: co-hosted by Growing Places Garden Project and the Trustees of Reservations, on Saturday, March 2, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Trustees of Reservations, Doyle Community Park and Center, 464 Abbott Ave., Leominster.

FUNDRAISER FOR CARE FOOD PANTRY: Raffle tickets are on sale, one for $10 or three for $20. Win four tickets for Monday, March 18, Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat, Section 16, Row 20, Seats 16, 17, 18 and 19. The drawing will be held on Thursday, March 7. For tickets, email: jenny.delorey3@gmail.com or call Josie at (978) 365-9546.

$5 MONDAY FUN DAYS: at the Clinton Early Childhood Resource Center, 150 School St., is a program for families with children ages 1 to 6. Parents or guardians may drop in any Monday between 9:30 a.m. and noon for an hour or more of fun and enriching activities to do with their young children. No shoes or bare feet allowed in the gym, so be sure to bring socks for everyone. Non-Clinton families are welcome. The cost is $5 per child, with a $15 maximum per family. For information, call Clinton Community Partnerships for Children at (978) 365-4218 or email Regina Rondina at rondinar@clinton.k12.ma.us or Lori McDermott at mcdermottl@clinton.k12.ma.us.

FREE GED PREPARATION CLASSES: offered by the Clinton Adult Learning Center on three different levels. The classes are free to residents of all area towns and are held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. Call (978) 365-4226 for more information.

CHS PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION: for September 2013 for eligible 3-year-olds who were born by Aug. 3. This is for Clinton residents only. The initial registration period is Friday, Jan. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.; Jan. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Jan. 8 through 31: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or by appointment. The registration will be at Clinton Community Partnerships for Children Office, 150 School St., Room 207. For questions, contact Lori McDermott at (978) 365-4218. Required documents for registration are: child's birth certificate, parent/guardian photo ID; child's Social Security card; child's health insurance card; child's immunization record (including chicken pox vaccine information or doctor's note that child has had chicken pox); and a copy of his/her latest physical with lead screening results.

WHEAT: needs help to keep people warm this winter. For information on how you can help by donating a coat, hat, gloves or any winter clothing item, contact WHEAT at (978) 365-6349. Clothing can be dropped off at Hidden Treasures, 272 High St., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday or WHEAT offices at 500 Main St.

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES: Parents who suspect that their child may have a disability and qualify for special education services can contact the Clinton Public Schools. For information about the services provided through the Clinton Public Schools Special Education Department, call the Special Education Office at (978) 365-4238, Monday through Friday¸ from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Services are provided for those between the ages of 3 and 22. The Special Education Department offers a variety of services including initial assessments for eligibility for Special Education Services, as well as programming for Special Education, speech and language services, occupational and physical therapy and vision therapy.

BINGO: is Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., at the Clinton Elks, 128 School St.

PLAY SCHOOL: provided by the Clinton Early Childhood Resource Center (CECRC), at 150 School St., Room 208, is a free early learning program for young children, infants through 6 year olds, accompanied by their parents/guardians, and includes a lending library of early childhood materials for children, parents, and early childhood professionals. This program is funded through a grant from the Mass. Department of Early Education and Care and receives operational support from the Clinton Public Schools. Due to funding limitations, Play School is restricted to Clinton residents. The hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. The CECRC is closed whenever the Clinton Public Schools are closed. For information, contact the coordinator, Lori McDermott, at (978) 365-4218 or mcdermottl@clinton.k12.ma.us.

CLINTON COUNCIL ON AGING: needs members. As a council member, there will be meetings once a year, as preparation for this meeting, members read all of the grant submissions, then at the meeting, which grants and amounts will be voted on and approved, and then grant decisions needed to enter into the Massachusetts Cultural Council site. But if they do not get members for the council, then some cultural events at the library, the schools, for the seniors, town wide events, etc. will not be funded and may not be able to be presented. If interested, contact Laura Taylor at (978) 733-1607 or (781) 929-7178, email: thetaylortrio@hotmail.com and to quirksathome@gmail.com.

SUNDAY WORSHIP TIME: at the United Church of Clinton, 109 Haskell Ave., changed to 10 a.m.

SELF-GUIDED TOUR BROCHURES: of Clinton's industrial past and current revitalization, part of Freedom's Way “Strollin' and Rollin'” project, are available at the Bigelow Free Library and the Museum of Russian Icons. Visit www.freedomsway.org for more tour information.

RUSSIAN SNAPSHOT TOUR: Snapshot gallery talks repeated Thursdays, at 5:15 and 6 p.m., this summer. Participate in the talks, have a snack in the tea room, and enjoy piano music by Joseph Blanchard. SnapShot Gallery talks are free with museum admission.

SENIOR CENTER GARDEN CLUB: needs volunteers to help with the raised bed vegetable gardens at the new senior center at 271 Church St. Produce from the gardens will be used in the congregate meals and the surplus will be available for low-income elders. For more information, contact Jeannie Mitchell at (978) 365-9416.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: the second Monday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Corcoran House, 40 Walnut St., Clinton. This informational program is designed to assist people of all ages deal with loss in a supportive environment. Light refreshments will be served.

CLINTON TOASTMASTERS: meet every Tuesday from 7:15 to 9 p.m. at the Thayer Memorial Library at 717 Main St., in Lancaster. All are invited. Learn how to organize and deliver speeches and more. For information, contact vice president of education, Kevin Miller at (978) 771-6620, or visit http://clintontm.freetoastmastersclubs.org.

NOTES FROM THE MIDDLE SCHOOL: Grade 6 students will need to receive a Tdap or TD (tetanus) and a #2 Varicella (chicken pox) immunization before entering grade 7 in the fall. This is to comply with the Mass. Department of Public Health requirements. No student can enter grade 7 without both of these on record. Mail any notices pertaining to the health of your child to Judy McGrail, Clinton Middle School, 100 West Boylston St., Clinton. Also, students taking over-the-counter or prescribed medications must have an updated note from their doctor and signed by the parent to allow this.

CLINTON HOSPITAL GUILD: needs volunteers and donations for the hospital thrift shop, at 37 High St., All products are welcome except electronics and large furniture. Items may be dropped off at the thrift shop Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All of the proceeds benefit Clinton Hospital. To volunteer to staff the thrift shop, call Carol Bloom or Clare Fisher at (978) 365-3832.

CLINTON SCHOOLS' NEW RECYCLING: program is with KLT Industries. The black dumpsters, marked KLT, are located at the right side of the high school and the middle school, and at the elementary school behind the old fire station in the back parking lot. KLT accepts all types of paper, folders, catalogs, newspapers, magazines and cardboard. The public is invited to use the dumpsters for recycling purposes.

CAT'S MEOW COLLECTIBLE: of Jasna Gora Church is currently sold out and is on order. They are expected to arrive in February and will continue to be sold at Sunrise Boutique, on High Street, and the Holder Memorial, on Church Street, open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $15 and proceeds benefit the Holder Memorial.

RAUSCHER FARM CALENDAR CONTEST: is under way through Jan. 15, 2013. Anyone can enter and winners will receive one free calendar. Five photos per month may be submitted for the next month. Set your digital camera on the highest resolution and submit photo by jpg. All proceeds to benefit Rauscher Farm Fund. Visit www.rauscherfarm.org for the full contest rules.

CLINTON TURNERS 'GOT BOOKS?': fundraiser; at the gray book donation container in the parking lot of Turner Hall at 60 Branch St. New and used books, CDs, DVDs, records and audio books may be put into the bin any time. The group will be paid on an ongoing basis for all items collected. The funds will benefit the Turners gymnastic program. For more information visit: www.GotBooks.com

SHOPPING PROGRAM: for supporters of the Clinton Gaels Athletic Boosters is available at www.shop.com/gogaels. Several stores offer a discount by using the portal and the Boosters will earn a royalty. Register at that address using your email address. Registration is free; once you click on the “sign in” button in the upper right corner, select the “no, I am a new customer” option to register.

WRITERS' CIRCLE STARTING: for adults. Call Nancy at (978) 660-1400 if interested. Leave name and phone number or email.

TRINITY LODGE AF AND AM: meet the first Tuesday of every month. Freemasons are welcome. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by a business meeting at 7:30 p.m.

CULTURAL COUNCIL: seeks new members for its volunteer board. The council receives money from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and then allocates it to people or organizations in Clinton who request it. Send a letter of interest to the Clinton Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, 242 Church St., Clinton, 01510. Call co-chairmen Laura Taylor at (978) 733-1607, or Christine Quirk at (978) 365-2770, for more information.

FRIENDS OF THE CLINTON SENIOR CENTER: the board of directors looking to fill a secretary and a treasurer position on the board. Apply at the center or call Donna Jones, Board member at (978) 365-9416.

GARMENTS AND GADGETS: The shop is the major fundraiser for The Clinton Senior Center. Items are all donated and gratefully accepted. The shop is run by volunteers of the Friends. For more information, call the center at (978) 365-9416 and ask for Donna Jones, shop coordinator.

FRIENDS OF THE CLINTON SENIOR CENTER: will receive a 20 percent discount at The Past and Present Thrifty Boutique on anything in the store. Membership to the Friends is $5. Present membership card to obtain discount.

GROWING PLACES GARDEN PROJECT: is looking for volunteers to help build gardens to help those who are struggling to put food on their tables. Visit: http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e39wjiccgit4p905/start or phone Louise DiMarzio at (978) 598-3723, ext. 803 for more information.

TOPS CLUB: (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) has two chapters that meet weekly, one chapter meets every Wednesday morning at the Church of the Good Shepherd at 209 Union St. Weigh-in starts at 10 a.m., with a meeting following. The other chapter meets on Monday nights at St. John's Gym. Weigh-in starts at 7 p.m. with meetings following. Ages from preteens and up may attend. The first meeting is free. For details, call Diane Trayah at (978) 657-6103, or visit www.tops.org to get other chapter locations.

PAPER RECYCLING: The Clinton Presbyterian Church is raising money for its Cameroonian mission trip. A paper recycle container has been placed in the church's parking lot, at 175 Chestnut St. for newspapers, magazines, office and school papers, shopping catalogs and mail. No cardboard, phonebooks, books, plastic, glass, metals or trash.

CLINTON MINOR LEAGUE: is looking for volunteers. Anyone with children, grandchildren, nieces, or nephews involved in the league is needed as volunteers to help run the concession stand. Call Wendy at (978) 733-1820 and leave name, number and the name of the child involved in the league or email the same information to kruckas@comcast.net.

THE AMERICAN LEGION: James R. Kirby Post 50 now regularly meets on the second Tuesday in the lower level of the Town Hall at 7 p.m.

CAREER SUPPORT GROUP: meets at St. John the Evangelist Church, 80 Union Ave., on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon. The purpose of the meetings is to provide mutual support and networking opportunities.

MENTAL ILLNESS RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CONSUMERS: every second and fourth Fridays of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in Conference Rooms A & B, 2nd floor, Clinton Hospital. Contact Sheryl (978) 602-0089. For care givers: same time and place, contact Edie and Andy Scott, (978) 345-2214 or email scotty62@verizon.net or ediescott@verizon.net.

CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS: is expanding services by offering free cell phones to all armed forces returning from service in Iraq and Afghanistan. To donate an old “retired” cell phone, stop by McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St.

FIRST CONCERN PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER: located at 2 High St, will soon be starting another Abortion Recovery Group for any woman who is struggling with a past abortion. The group is very small, no more than four women and is completely confidential and free. For more information, call (978) 365-9817 or e-mail firstconcern@aol.com. Date and time TBA.

THE ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS: meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the parish center in St. John's Church. All Catholic men, age 18 or older, who have Irish lineage in their family background are invited to come to a meeting and get involved. Major projects include the “Annual Ireland Dram Trip” raffle, the corned beef and cabbage reception that follows the Annual Leprechaun Convention and the Irish Sausage Wagon at the Olde Home Days. There are currently 160 members.

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: sponsored by River Terrace Healthcare and Clinton Hospital's Geriatric Medical Psychiatry Unit (GMPU) is a professionally facilitated group for caregivers who support a family member living with Alzheimer's Disease or dementia. Meetings take place the first and third Fridays of the month, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Conference Room A at Clinton Hospital. For more information, contact Erin Flowers at (978) 368-3831 or Kristi Mendoza at (978) 365-4537.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) FAMILY AND FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP: offers support to families and friends of those living with a mental disability. Meetings are held the second and fourth Friday of the month, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Conference Room A at Clinton Hospital. For more information, call Edie or Andy Scott at (978) 245-2214, or email ediescott@verizon.net or scotty62@verizon.net.

'TWICE TOLD TALES 2': by Terrance Ingano, to benefit the Item Appeal, is on sale at The Item, 156 Church St., and Sunrise Boutique, High Street, Clinton. The cost is $15.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) –CONNECTION RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP: offers support to those people who are personally living with a mental disability. Meetings are held the second and fourth Friday of the month, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Conference Room B at Clinton Hospital. For more information, contact Sheryl Kilbourn at (978) 602-0089 or wetmashmallow@yahoo.com, or Francis Nadeau at (978) 368-1765 or frannadeau@comcast.net.

SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM: Fallon Community Health Plan is a Quit to Win smoking cessation program at Clinton Hospital. This ongoing program, invites members to enroll at any time throughout the year. This program is free and is open to the entire community. Meetings are held every Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Conference Room B at Clinton Hospital, 201 Highland Street, Clinton. For more information, call Fallon Community Health Plan at (888) 807-2908

CLINTON GREENWAY CONSERVATION TRUST MONTHLY MEETINGS: Join the monthly meeting to get involved in conserving land in Clinton. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., at the Clinton Historical Society, 210 Church St. The meeting is followed directly by the Friends of Rauscher Farm meeting, beginning at 7 p.m. For more information on the Trust and its properties, visit www.clintongreenway.org.

MOMS CLUB: The MOMS Club of Lancaster, Sterling and Clinton offers support to stay at home mothers and their infant through pre-school aged children. New members are always welcome. Contact (978) 368-7090 for membership information.

WHEAT OFFERS PROM DRESSES: donate your gently used prom or bridesmaids gowns, and other formal attire and accessories to help a young woman in the community have an evening to remember. Drop off dresses at the Hidden Treasures 180 High St. in Clinton.

DONATE INK CARTRIGES, CELL PHONES, AND PRINTER CARTRIDGES: at the Perkins Center on 200 High Street. Proceeds will support the Polus Center wheelchair project and other programs for people with disabilities.

THE POLUS CENTER E-BAY STORE: Donate antiques/collectibles, unique gifts, goods, and gifts made by social enterprises, and international gifts to the Perkins Center on High Street. Donations will be given to the Polus Center's E-bay store to raise money for wheelchairs, and other programs for people with disabilities in Massachusetts. No junk, furniture, or clothing (except vintage and collectible.) Donations are tax deductible.

DONATIONS: are being accepted for clothing or household articles. Bring them to the Hospital Guild Thrift Shop, 37 High St., Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds go to the Clinton Hospital, call Edie and Andy Scott at (978) 345-2214 or e-mail scotty62@verizon.net or ediescott@verizon.net.

SPECIAL NEEDS PARENTS ADVISORY COUNCIL:(SpedPac) meets the first Tuesday of every month, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Clinton Elementary School Library. This is a group for both parents and guardians with children with special needs and those who may be concerned about their child's progress but are unsure of how to proceed.

CAT'S MEOW SALE: A new “Cat's Meow” of the Clinton Home is now on sale at the Holder Memorial every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $15 (tax included) and depicts the former “Home for the Aged” on Church and Chestnut streets. Money raised from the sale of this collectible will be used to fund spring programs at the Holder Memorial. For more information, call (978) 368-0084 on Saturday mornings.

FREE GARDENS: Growing Places Garden Project, now headquartered in Clinton, donates complete raised-bed vegetable gardens (including fertile soil, seeds, seedlings, and hand tools) for eligible, low-income households and helps them learn how to grow what they want to eat. No experience necessary. All you need is a sunny space at your home or apartment, and the time and ability to take care of your garden. The group also builds community and group gardens. For more information, go to www.growingplaces.org and contact Jodi Breidel, (978) 598-3723 to answer any questions you may have and reserve your spot now for the spring.

CARE FOOD PANTRY: The CARE food pantry will be open to the public on Thursdays, from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays, from 9 to 11 a.m. The food pantry is an outreach mission for those in need sponsored by the Catholic parishes in Clinton. It is located in the St. John's Gym. The pantry is in need of non-perishable food donations including soup, pancake mix, canned vegetables, dry pasta, canned fruit, macaroni and cheese, cereals, peanut butter, jelly, canned meats, beans and canned pasta. Monetary donations are also accepted. For more information or to make a donation, contact the rectory office at (978) 368-0366. Donation receptacles can also be found at Shaws, 1157 Main St., Clinton, and the Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton.

CLINTON COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP: meets Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon, at the United Church, 109 Haskell Ave. All are welcome. For more information, call Kelly at (978) 368-1098, or e-mail kellyturcotte@verizon.net, for more information.

CHS CLASS OF 1960: The current addresses are needed for the following classmates: Robert Bernard, Paul Clements, Joan (Cromack) Joyce, David Parker, Mary (Richards) Coppenrath and Mitchell Stevens. For any information on these classmates, send or call Joan Devault, 2 Kent St., Clinton, MA 01510 or call (978) 365-2698.

FREE HOT MEALS: All are welcome. The Community Café serves meals Sunday through Friday from 5 to 6 p.m., at the Presbyterian Church, 175 Chestnut St., across the street from the police station.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Clinton Hospital recently expanded its volunteer program and is looking for additional volunteers. The hospital is looking for members of the community to volunteer in the laboratory department by assisting patients with directions, making phone calls and facilitating patient visits. In addition to the laboratory, volunteers serve in many areas throughout the hospital. If you enjoy communicating with people, have good attention to detail and a desire to help others, contact Ann McKee in human resources at (978) 368-3897 to find out more about this and other volunteer opportunities at Clinton Hospital.

FLAGS NEEDED: The Town of Clinton is in need of flags for public display. Anyone wishing to donate a burial flag should contact Gerald Coppenrath at the Veterans Office at (978) 365-4112.

EXTENDED DAY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: is being held for children ages 3 through the year before kindergarten at St. Mary Elementary School. The program runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 pm. and closes for eight major holidays. For more information, contact Dorothy Boydack at (978) 365-3137.

CHS CLASS OF 1989: is looking for classmate information for the upcoming 20-year reunion. All inquiries can be e-mailed to clintonhigh89@live.com or go to www.ClintonHigh1989.myevent.com.

CHS CLASS OF 1988: is looking for classmate information for the upcoming reunion. All inquiries can be sent to cicconem@aol.com.

VFW MEMBERS: are invited to apply for membership on the Board of Directors. Interested parties contact The VFW at 10 Allen St.

CHILDREN'S MEMORIAL GARDEN: at Reservoir Pines Cemetery is now taking orders for bricks to be placed in the garden in memory of children taken from their families too soon. For more information, call Sharon Cloutier at (978) 706-1698.

CLINTON SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENTS ADVISORY COUNCIL: meets on the first Tuesday of every month throughout the school year at the Clinton Elementary School Library from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All are welcome. Receive advice and support from other parents of children in special education programs. For more information, contact Amy Smith at (978) 368-1059.

WHEAT ACCEPTING DONATIONS: Clean, usable, unique furniture, clothing, dishware, etc. Pickups are available. WHEAT Community Services is located at 27 High St., open from Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information or to schedule pickup, call Jane at (978) 365-6349.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: at the Community Cafe. Help is needed with cooking, serving and cleaning up. Days and hours each month are, first Monday, second Tuesday, second Wednesday, third Wednesday, third Thursday, third Friday, fourth Wednesday, fourth Friday, fifth Sunday, fifth Tuesday, fifth Wednesday and fifth Friday. Hours are 5 to 6:30 p.m., for serving and clean up; and 3 to 6:30 p.m., for cooking. For more information, call Jane or Jodi at (978) 365-6349.

COMMUTER RAIL SERVICE COMMITTEE: Volunteers are needed to help in the process of restoring commuter rail service to Clinton. Anyone interested, contact Dinorah Caraballo at (978) 365-4127.

SHARE A PACKAGE PROGRAM: is being sponsored by the Polish American Veterans Club, 292 Green St. Non-perishable and convenience items will be collected and sent to local Armed Forces members currently stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Donation collection areas are at the PAV, The Crystal Club, 3443 Main St., and Hudson Savings Bank, 1073 Main St., Clinton. Anyone with local relations stationed in these areas, and who would like to have a package sent to them, provide name and address to these collection areas or contact Rick Kinzer at (978) 870-8119 or (978) 368-0609.

FREE CLASSES: Clinton Adult Learning Center is offering free English classes Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Clinton Adult Learning Center. Call (978) 365-4226 or visit the office at 150 School St. (the old Elementary School building).

PLAY SCHOOL: will be held at the Early Childhood Resource Center, Room 208, 150 School St., for young children (up to age 6), accompanied by their parents/guardians, on Tuesdays through Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Clinton Community Partnerships for Children at (978) 365-4218.

ALL-OCCASION CARDS: are on sale at The Item office, 156 Church St., with all proceeds going to the Item Appeal. Cards are $5 for a box of 15, or 50 cents apiece. Make checks payable to The Item Appeal.

FREE SENIOR ADMISSION: The state is offering admission to state parks and forests for seniors, 62 and up. Residents can get more information by calling Rep. Harold P. Naughton Jr., (978) 365-1955 or (617) 722-2013, or by stopping into the 200 High St. office.

WEIGHT WATCHERS: Weekly meetings at the Woodlands, will be held on Monday evenings. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Half-hour meetings begin at 6:15 p.m. For general Weight Watchers information, call 1-800-651-6000.

SCHOOL CHOICE APPLICATIONS: are being accepted for students in kindergarten to grade 12. For more information, call (978) 365-4200.

COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP: will meet Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon at The United Church, 109 Haskell Ave. For more information, call Kelly Turcotte at (978) 563-1752 or e-mail Kellyturcotte@verizon.com.

RESIDENT LIST BOOKS: are now available at the Clinton town clerk's office. Cost is $7.

KEEP WELL CLINICS: Free clinics for residents 60 and over are held at the Clinton Council on Aging, 200 High St., the third Wednesday of the month. These clinics are funded by WHEAT. Clinics will include blood pressure screenings and education about medications, diet, disease management and other health concerns.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: meets from 7 to 8 a.m. Mondays, at St. John's Church. Enter in the back on School Street through the chapel door. Bring the Overeaters Anonymous brown book. For information, call (978) 365-2770.

VFW LADIES AUXILIARY MEETINGS: are held the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

JAMES J. KIRBY AMERICAN LEGION MEETINGS: are held the second Tuesday of each month in the conference room in the basement of Clinton Town Hall at 7 p.m.

THE KOREA DEFENSE VETERANS OF AMERICA: is looking for members. Anyone interested should contact Joseph M. Trautner at (978) 365-5729. Membership is open to all who have served and others who wish to support. The Web site is www.kdvamerica.org.

ARMED FORCES FAMILY ASSISTANCE: Call Joseph Trautner at (978) 365-5729. Family and friends will try to provide as much help as possible to assist with family needs while loved ones are protecting America.

CLINTON HOSPITAL'S PATIENT FAMILY ADVISORY COUNCIL: is seeking additional community members to share their thoughts and ideas about the care provided at Clinton Hospital. Members will be asked to attend one monthly meeting at the hospital to discuss topics including quality of care, patient satisfaction and facility improvements. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and have past or current experience with Clinton Hospital as a patient or family member of a patient. Call Charlene Elie at 978-368-3888 for more information.